Estate Agency Director

Are you a seasoned estate agency professional with a track record of success? We are seeking a dynamic Estate Agency Director to lead our Essex teams. This pivotal role requires strong leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to drive business growth. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset and a history of delivering results in the real estate sector. Join us in shaping the future of our regional operations!

The critical duties of an Estate Agency Director at haart Estate Agents in Essex

• Listings and Market share driven through a culture of canvassing and prospecting; embeds, owns and actively evidences the Company principles for Canvassing, Prospecting and Market Share to optimise 'Divisional’ business opportunities.
• Drives and creates a partnership culture throughout the 'Division’.
• Operates and supports partnership working across all business streams within the 'Division’ to maximise operational efficiency.

The main duties of an Estate Agency Director at haart Estate Agents in Essex

• Contribute and support the CMD in devising 'Divisional’ strategy that ensures profitable growth and continuous improvement. Specific focus on KPIs and Growth of Market Share within the defined territory.
• Build and develop a highly effective Divisional Management Team whilst embedding the core behaviours, values and principles of the Company
• Ensure that the Divisional operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by the Divisional Management Team and all employees.
• Define and deliver minimum standards across the 'Division’.
• Ensure the 'Division’ adheres to the 'Spicerhaart Way’.
• Create and drive a culture of coaching that leads to a high performance culture.
• Lead and motivate the business at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the wider business to ensure that the Divisional strategy for recruitment, retention, training, coaching and developing is aligned to the Divisional goals.
• Effectively implement Company and Business Policy within the Division.
• Be known as the face of the Division both internally and externally.
• Ensure the implementation of and compliance with Divisional operational planning and financial control systems.
• Regularly monitor the Divisional operating and financial results against plans and budgets, with an aim to improve and increase profitability.
• With the agreement of the CMD, take remedial action where necessary.
• Accountable for the legal and commercial compliance throughout the Divisional business.
• Support the CMD in creating a culture of innovation.
• Commit to the adoption of HR process and best practice including recruitment & selection, training & development, activity and performance management and employee relations.
• Take personal accountability for the retention of staff. Intervene personally where appropriate to ensure no regretted leavers.
• Ensure engagement in local marketing initiatives.
• Establish and own the internal audit and compliance processes.
• Ensure Health and Safety of all colleagues and all reporting is carried out in compliance and legislation and company policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for the Brands reputation within the public forum and B2B with Review platforms playing a key role within this.
• Form part of and contribute to the Chapter Board as a Senior Member of the chapter team.

The skills you need to be an Estate Agency Director at haart Estate Agents in Essex

• People Management; ability to lead and motivate a workforce, to undertake high level and detailed management 1:1s and reviews with a focus on performance and development of individual reports
• Strategic Management; provide clear direction and purpose
• Effectively contribute to, communicate and drive change; gains buy-in at the earliest opportunity
• Ability to evidence knowledge and competence daily
• Understand and predict market trends across Divisional business streams
• Understand and responds to Divisional marketing requirements
• Champion the basics; canvassing, prospecting, social media, video, FLINK, 5 star reviews, door knocking, OMOM
• Build & sustain Long Term Performance & Capacity
• Embed a culture of self-belief and confidence
• Understand the business and be able to operate in a multi-faceted 'One Team’ Divisional operation

The core behaviours of an Estate Agency Director at haart Estate Agents in Essex

• Identify and implement initiatives to improve the Division for the longer term
• Create a sense of shared vision and excitement for change
• Create a collaborative culture
• Work with key decision makers and influencers within the Division and the wider business to build coalitions for mutual benefit
• Act as a long-term mentor and coach
• Create a sense of professional pride and inspire others to do their best
• Work effectively with other Divisional Partners to ensure best practice throughout the Chapter
• Place an active focus on career planning, Leadership development and succession planning to enable business continuity within the Division and broader Chapter where relevant
• Lead and Coach the go to style of communication allowing this to breed within the Division and nurture a coaching culture within the business.
• Understanding how to lead individuals of varying tenure and experience, identifying the style that should be adopted for each member of the team
• A role model of remote working and remote leadership, demonstrating experience of leading remote geographical leaders and the unique challenges this presents
• Able to train, present and motivate on their feet, over Zoom and through other multimedia interventions to lead a future facing business.

Essential requirements to be considered for an Estate Agency Director position at haart Estate Agents in Essex

• A successful proven history in leadership and management of large geographically spread teams
• Evidence of success of leading through leaders
• Proven professional presentational skills to large groups of a varied audience
• Able to evidence ability to process large volumes of data and produce reports based on analysis
• Reside in Essex